Blank Map of Antarctica
A blank map of Antarctica centered on the South Pole. The circular edge is 60°S, the boundary of the Antarctic Treaty area. Turn on the latitude and longitude grid for a polar map to label with research stations, ice shelves or explorer routes.
- No countries: Antarctic Treaty
- Vector SVG
- Print-ready PDF
- Free for any use
Hover or tap a country to see its name
Answer key
- Antarctica
Ready-made styles
Blank map of Antarctica styles
Download any style instantly as SVG, or open it in the editor to change colors and export PNG, JPG, WebP or PDF.
Quick facts
About Antarctica
- Countries
- None. Governed by the Antarctic Treaty; 7 nations claim territory
- Area
- ≈ 14.2 million km² (5.5 million sq mi)
- Population
- No permanent residents (≈ 1,000–5,000 researchers)
- Highest point
- Vinson Massif, 4,892 m
- Ice
- About 90% of the world’s ice
- Map projection
- Azimuthal equidistant (south polar)
Figures are rounded and approximate.
Inspiration
Ideas for your blank map of Antarctica
Geography quizzes
Print the numbered map and ask students to name each country. The answer key is included.
Coloring & art
Kids can color the outline by hand, or you can paint countries here before printing.
Presentations
Drop the SVG or transparent PNG into slides, reports and posters, then recolor it to match your brand.
Data maps
Color countries by any value (population, sales, visits) for a quick hand-made choropleth.
Travel planning
Mark where you have been or want to go and print it for your wall or journal.
History & current events
Sketch routes, empires, trade links or news stories on a clean base map.
Help
Frequently asked questions
Is this blank map of Antarctica free?
Yes. Every map on blankmapof.com is free for personal, classroom and commercial use, with no sign-up. A small blankmapof.com credit is added by default, and you can switch it off before downloading.
How do I print a blank map of Antarctica?
Choose PDF, pick A4 or US Letter and download. The map is scaled to fit the page with margins. The numbered version adds a name/date line and a second page with the answer key, so it works as a ready-made worksheet.
Can I edit the map in other software?
Yes. Download the SVG: it is a true vector file with separate shapes for every country, so you can open it in Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma, Canva, PowerPoint or Google Slides and change anything.
Which map projection is used?
This map uses the Azimuthal equidistant (south polar) projection, chosen so the region keeps a natural shape and true relative sizes where possible.
Where does the map data come from, and whose borders are shown?
Boundaries come from Natural Earth, a public-domain dataset. By default the map shows de facto (on-the-ground) boundaries. Where it makes a difference, you can switch to India’s official boundaries, which include all of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Why is there no borders version of the Antarctica map?
Antarctica has no countries. Seven nations claim parts of it, but the claims are frozen under the Antarctic Treaty, so the map shows the continent’s outline, with an optional latitude/longitude grid.
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